BILL LECKIE

However, there is alleged interest from Manchester City as well, with Pep Guardiola struggling to find the right balance in midfield.

Ilkay Gundogan’s injury, combined with Yaya Toure’s age and Fernandinho’s disciplinary record, has proven to be problematic for the Spanish tactician, and Bakayoko could be just the right man to run the show at the Etihad next season.